After three weeks of running only in the gym, I am happily back on the road again. At least more than I was. I’m being extremely careful with my leg because I don’t have time for a full recovery before the marathon, so at least for now I’m alternating between the road and the ArcTrainer. But I got in 6.5 miles on Monday, and 7.5 today, so I’m a much happier girl.

I’m also much happier because the weather is finally nice! Winter was not nearly as mild here this year, at least not for 6:30 am runs. I didn’t bring Under Armor or gloves to Florida with me, so the many 35-40 degree mornings were miserable.

With the grand entrance of Spring and the much warmer weather, I’ve been skipping around the apartment in summer clothes, eating fruit salad and grilling vegetables. With the warm weather outside and a summery smell in the air, I’ve brought out some of my summer music. This song has been stuck in my head all day…